Jennifer Martel planned to escape days before death

Speaking publicly for the first time since their daughter’s death, Brian and Patty Martel recall the warning signs of Jared Remy’s alleged abuse.

Laurel Thatcher Ulrich, a Harvard historian, was filmed in the HarvardX studio for her class, “Tangible Things.”

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Harvard goes all in for online courses

Quietly, Harvard has built what amounts to an in-house production company to create massive open online courses.

Candidates quiet on repeal vote for Mass. casino law

Candidates running for governor and attorney general have resorted to sidestepping and evasion.

//c.o0bg.com/rf/image_90x90/Boston/2011-2020/2014/05/18/BostonGlobe.com/Business/Images/skyline150-7799.jpg Awaiting casino outcome, Everett enclave faces change

Change to the Lynde could come at lightning speed should Steve Wynn gain approval to build a $1.2 billion casino.

//c.o0bg.com/rf/image_90x90/Boston/2011-2020/2014/05/17/BostonGlobe.com/Metro/Images/04191597.jpg BC reflects on missteps in Northern Ireland project

The Belfast Project was flawed nearly from the start, critics say, a victim of careless legal vetting and minimal oversight.

The bus dangled from a bridge in Newton Corner over the Mass. Pike.

Newton Fire Department

The bus dangled from a bridge in Newton Corner over the Mass. Pike.

Authorities worked to stabilize the bus so that it wouldn’t fall over.

Newton fire department

Authorities worked to stabilize the bus so that it wouldn’t fall over.

Eight people were injured, although no injuries were serious.

newton police department

Eight people were injured, although no injuries were serious.

Officials used a tow truck to pull the bus back from the bridge’s edge.

newton fire department

Officials used a tow truck to pull the bus back from the bridge’s edge.

The damaged bus.

Newton Fire Department

The damaged bus.

The bus was towed away.

Newton Fire Department

The bus was towed away.

Officials examined damage to the bridge.

Newton Fire Department

Officials examined damage to the bridge.

Bus pulled from bridge over Mass. Pike after crash injures 8

The bus dangled from a bridge in Newton Corner Sunday morning before authorities removed it.

The Patriots had Tom Brady’s air apparent in mind when they picked Jimmy Garoppolo in the second round of last weekend’s draft.

A lot of Tom Brady in Jimmy Garoppolo’s game

The Patriots had Brady’s successor in mind when they picked Garoppolo in the second round of last weekend’s draft.

“We’ve gone from an excess of interventionism probably to an excess of isolationism — an instinct to want to button up in this global world and, you know, not necessarily exercise our leadership,” John Kerry said. “I don’t think we can afford to do that.”

In readying Yale speech, Kerry looks back, ahead

John Kerry issued a warning in ’66. Back at the school to address its graduating class, the secretary of state is rethinking his words.

A young girl practices heading a ball during the FIFA U20 Women’s World Cup 2010 road show in Dresden, Germany.

DERRICK Z. JACKSON

Ban heading in youth soccer

Scientific research increasingly suggests young players are developing brain injuries.

Opinion

EDWARD L. GLAESER

//c.o0bg.com/rf/image_90x90/Boston/2011-2020/2014/05/18/BostonGlobe.com/EditorialOpinion/Images/glaeser_150px--90x90.png Happiness is overrated

Humans are willing to sacrifice happiness and satisfaction if the price is right – and we’re better off.

Address

//c.o0bg.com/rf/image_90x90/Boston/2011-2020/2014/05/17/BostonGlobe.com/Business/Images/editedbrady-bund-condo_e-2560--90x90.jpg How do you sell celebrity homes?

See how realtors roll out the red carpet for famous faces and fend off curiosity-seekers.

Books

new england writers at work

Kate Christensen collects little good luck charms.

For Kate Christensen, getting down to work takes effort

The Portland-based writer’s most recent book is “Blue Plate Special,” a memoir of food and other appetites.